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UofL Students' Lawsuit Against Escort Dismissed

UofL Students' Lawsuit Against Escort Dismissed
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By The Associated Press
May. 03, 2016 | LOUISVILLE, KY
By The Associated Press May. 03, 2016 | 10:18 PM | LOUISVILLE, KY
A Louisville judge has dismissed a lawsuit by University of Louisville students filed against Katina Powell that said the escort's book allegations of sex parties at the men's basketball players' dormitory had devalued their education.

Kyle Hornback and three other students sued Powell last fall, saying her book damaged the school's reputation. Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry denied their argument in Friday's decision but allowed others who joined the suit after being named in the book to file amended complaints that they were falsely accused and defamed.

Powell has said that former Cardinals basketball staffer Andre McGee hired her and other dancers to entertain recruits and players. Several investigations are ongoing including one by Louisville, which self-imposed a postseason ban and reduced scholarships and recruiting opportunities.

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